Head to head
Takeuchi TB240 vs Yanmar ViO20-6
The Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 1,945kg and has 12kW more power.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 1,945kg.
- Engine power: the Takeuchi TB240 has 12kW more power.
- Dig depth: the Takeuchi TB240 digs 1.05m (3.5ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Takeuchi TB240 | Yanmar ViO20-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 4070KG | 2,125 kg (4,685 lb) (rubber track, canopy) |
| Dig depth | 3465mm | 2,410 mm (94.9 in) (blade down) |
| Engine power | 26.7kW | 15.0 kW (20.1 hp) at 2,400 rpm |
| Bucket breakout force | 30.8kN | - |
| Overall width | - | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
Sources: Takeuchi TB240, Yanmar ViO20-6. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the TB240 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 1,945kg
- you want one that has 12kW more power
- you want one that digs 1.05m (3.5ft) deeper
A 4 tonne tracked excavator used by groundworkers, housebuilders and utility contractors for trenching, foundations and general digging. It sits between small mini diggers and 5 tonne machines in a typical UK hire fleet.
Full TB240 specifications →Buy or hire the ViO20-6 if...
The Yanmar ViO20-6 steps up from the ViO17 into the roughly 2 tonne mini excavator class, still with Yanmar's true zero tail swing geometry for working in confined spaces. It competes with the Caterpillar 301.7 CR and similarly sized Kubota and Takeuchi machines for UK groundworks and utility hire jobs. Its fixed rather than variable undercarriage keeps the design simpler than some rivals, at the cost of not being able to narrow down for transport.
Full ViO20-6 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Takeuchi TB240 and the Yanmar ViO20-6?
The Takeuchi TB240 is the bigger machine by 1,945kg and has 12kW more power. The Takeuchi TB240 is a 4 tonne mini excavator with cab and air conditioning; the Yanmar ViO20-6 is a a 2.0-2.1 tonne true zero tail swing mini excavator.
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